Gunter appointed to emergency management task force
Cape Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter has been appointed to the Intergovernmental Emergency Management Task Force, a new group established as communities across the country face increasingly frequent, severe, and costly disasters.
“As questions arise about the federal government’s ongoing role in disaster response and the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the task force will bring together leaders to address these critical issues,” a release from the city of Cape Coral states. “Cities like Cape Coral remain at the forefront of emergency response and have a long history of working closely with FEMA to protect residents and support recovery.”
As a member of the task force, Gunter will collaborate with state and municipal officials regarding:
• The federal government’s role in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery
• Ensuring adequate federal funding and resources for disaster response and recovery
• Strengthening federal, state, and local partnerships in disaster management
• Reforms to FEMA to improve its effectiveness before, during, and after disasters.
“Mayor Gunter brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served on the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board and received multiple Home Rule Hero Awards for advocacy and leadership in municipal government,” the release states.